• manage the Museum’s exhibition program and budgets by planning and executing special exhibitions and installations and overseeing the production of exhibition-related materials

• lead exhibition meetings and develop related agendas

• maintain long-term exhibition schedule and establish installation schedules with Collections staff

• curate special exhibitions and permanent collection installations

• occasionally manage and facilitate special exhibitions for outside curators (faculty, guest curators, etc.)

• manage exhibition budgets in coordination with Director and Financial Coordinator

• contribute to grant applications for special exhibitions and track related funding

• manage exhibition publication projects (including catalogues, brochures, etc.)

• handle logistics for Museum signage, exhibition vinyl, banners and other displays in the galleries, lobby, and building exterior

• write exhibition press releases

• establish communications and marketing plans for special exhibitions, including media, outreach strategies and advertising (in collaboration with Director)

• respond to outside inquiries proposing exhibitions at MHCAM

• research and follow trends in exhibition display and curatorial practice

• assist with the development and oversight of the Museum’s collection of over 24,000 objects, including acquisitions, scholarly research and writing, cataloging, display, and care

• research permanent collection and assist with ongoing improvements to Mimsy collections database and object file cataloging

• propose new acquisitions in support of teaching mission and collection development

• respond to collection-related inquiries from researchers and visitors (with assistance from Art Museum Advisory Board Fellow and curatorial interns)

• collaborate with Collections Manager to facilitate outgoing loan requests

• visit donors/potential donors to assess possible gifts

• work with other curators, Collections Manager, and Senior Museum Preparator to identify works of art needing conservation treatment, frames, mounts and housings

• serve as staff co-liaison to the Collections Committee of the Art Museum Advisory Board by working with committee leadership to develop agendas, create reports, maintain records, and

• provide information and support as needed

Other duties

• oversee the Museum’s communications and marketing activities, ensuring the general consistency and quality of messaging, signage, and promotional materials

• prepare for and participate in staff and Art Museum Advisory Board meetings and special events

• occasionally present gallery talks and lead tours for alumnae and community groups

• write exhibition and permanent collection labels

• supervise and mentor curatorial interns

• attend and participate in scholarly conferences and evolve as a curator and scholar of art history

• attend Museums10 Curators meetings

• occasional evening and weekend hours are expected

Advanced degree in art history and a minimum of 5 years of museum curatorial experience (or related exhibitions planning/coordination experience), with a preference for candidates with some academic museum experience; a broad knowledge of art history and a keen eye for design and museum display methods; excellent project management skills; strong writing, editing, and communications skills; a proclivity for collaborative work in a fast-paced, team-based environment; and the ability to work both autonomously and collectively on multiple projects as needed; training in art handling; advanced familiarity with Excel, Google Drive, Adobe Creative Suite, as well as collections database programs (i.e., Mimsy) and virtual exhibition programs (i.e., Google Sketch-up); some experience using website management platforms.